After Hurricane Matthew, North Carolina residents try to prevent flooding from Florence
When Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina, 20 inches of rain were dumped on Lumberton
Hurricane Matthew
North Carolinians hit hard by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 brace for Florence
Hurricane Florence is expected to deliver up to 20 inches of rain, which is nearly twice as much as when Matthew hit North Carolina
Rebuilding Haiti: Hopes for a homegrown recovery
“We want to send a powerful message, which is, we can do it,” says the head of one local community garden
What's lurking inside your next homeowner's policy
Small wording changes may mean you can no longer claim what you once could, and after Hurricane Matthew such changes are likely
Hurricane Matthew floods in N.C. cause more than a billion in damage
Flooding spawned by Hurricane Matthew has caused $1.5 billion in damage to 100,000 homes, businesses and government buildings in North Carolina, according to a state estimate
Reporter's notebook: Returning to Haiti after another tragedy
CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers revisits Haiti nearly seven years after he covered the deadly earthquake, but this time to report on the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew
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CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers covered the earthquake that devastated Haiti seven years ago. This week, he was back in the country chronicling the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. He filed this reporter's notebook.
10/16: Evening News
With a little more than three weeks to go until Election Day, a new CBS News battleground poll shows Hillary Clinton increasing her lead over Donald Trump; Nathan Copeland became paralyzed from the chest down in 2004, after a car accident
Hurricane's death toll increases a week after storm strikes
Hurricane Matthew's latest victims found after floodwaters receded from last weekend's rains
Florida IDs new Miami neighborhood as Zika zone
The announcement comes less than a month after declaring the nearby Wynwood neighborhood cleared of the virus following aggressive mosquito spraying
Family of man who drowned in puddle at nursing home speaks out
Police, nursing home regulators investigating Vietnam veteran's death during Hurricane Matthew
N.C. flooding latest
Devastating floods swept through North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. Thousands are displaced from their homes and tens of thousands remain without power. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has the latest.
As Hurricane Matthew damage mounts, many don't have flood insurance
Industry officials say the lack of flood insurance is a troubling situation, especially since the risk of flooding appears to be on the rise
Hurricane Nicole
Hurricane Nicole lashed Bermuda with heavy rain and high winds. But a protective reef saved the island from a potentially deadly storm surge. Despite the fierceness of the storm, most of the damage was limited to downed trees and some flooding. Don Dahler reports.
10/13: Evening News
In a fiery speech Thursday, Donald Trump lambasted the media and Hillary Clinton while denying the increasing number of sexual assault allegations levied against him; the fighting in Aleppo, Syria, has intensified, with another 150 killed this week. Multiple children, walking to school, were among the dead
Tracking Hurricane Nicole
Category 3 Hurricane Nicole is closing in on Bermuda. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler joins CBSN from Bermuda with more details on the storm.
"I cry and pray": Residents watch floodwaters creep toward home
Thousands in North Carolina displaced by flooding from Hurricane Matthew
North Carolina floods
Aftermath from Hurricane Matthew continues to hurt neighborhoods in North Carolina. Rivers are flooding throughout the state, leaving communites stranded. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Cresting rivers in N.C.
Rising floodwater in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew threatens to shut down bridges and cut off communities. The death toll in the state climbed to 20, and damage estimates are in the billions. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Grifton, North Carolina.
Hurricane Nicole strengthens as it heads for Bermuda
While Bermuda has sturdy infrastructure and is accustomed to storms, government officials urged people to prepare for the hurricane and remain indoors
Hurricane Matthew death toll rises along with floodwaters
Storm has killed at least 36 people in the Southeast -- 20 of them in North Carolina; One North Carolina town hardest hit was also least able to absorb the blow
Hurricane Matthew death toll
The death toll from Hurricane Matthew is rising along with the floodwaters. The storm killed at least 36 people in the Southeast including 20 in North Carolina. Goldman Sachs estimates U.S. property damages at $10 billion. Manuel Bojorquez is in the disaster area.
NC recovery latest
Rivers are expected to crest in North Carolina, about one week after Hurricane Matthew ravaged parts of the state. CBS News' Mark Strassmann describes how people are still evacuating from deadly floods.
North Carolina urges more people to flee the floods
Lingering devastating effects of the hurricane could last a week after the storm headed out to sea; people 125 miles inland in trouble
Matthew flood rescues continue as water rises in N.C.
Gov. Pat McCrory said there have been at least 17 storm-related deaths, and the Lumber River has yet to crest
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5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
Warner and Rubio united in demanding access to Trump and Biden documents
"Our job is to make sure there's not an intelligence compromise," the Senate Intelligence Committee chairman told "Face the Nation."
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
U.S. military operation kills ISIS facilitator in Somalia
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
DeSantis may just have made the RNC chair race a lot more competitive
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
Remains of Athena Brownfield, missing Oklahoma 4-year-old, identified
The remains were found Jan. 17, one week after the search for the missing toddler began.
What we know about "Cop City" and the standoff between police, protesters in Atlanta
The killing of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, a "forest defender" who went by the name Tortuguita, has generated many questions.
Bolton says Trump is "poison" for GOP's chances in 2024
Bolton also blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claiming he is probably "unfit" to serve as president.
National Archives asks representatives of past six administrations to check for classified documents
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
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5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
What we know about "Cop City" and the standoff between police, protesters in Atlanta
The killing of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, a "forest defender" who went by the name Tortuguita, has generated many questions.
Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Woman found dead in 1971 identified with help of crowdfunded DNA testing
It took five days to crowdfund forensic testing for a 52-year-old unsolved homicide, police said.
DeSantis may just have made the RNC chair race a lot more competitive
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
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"Buy now, pay later" programs make it easy to rack up debt fast
The programs can be used on everything from groceries to weddings. But missing a payment could cost you.
Chipotle to hire 15,000 workers amid continuing labor shortage
Most restaurant operators say they don't have enough employees to meet customer demand, survey shows.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
Bed Bath & Beyond has defaulted on loans, inching closer to bankruptcy
The home goods chain has been searching for ways to stay afloat after a weak performance during the holiday season.
Grand jury probes faulty Goodyear tires blamed for 8 deaths
Tire manufacturer faces criminal investigation over RV tires the government has linked to fatal crashes.
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DeSantis may just have made the RNC chair race a lot more competitive
The GOP Florida governor gave Ronna McDaniel's challenger, Harmeet Dhillon a boost during an interview with "The Charlie Kirk Show."
National Archives asks representatives of past six administrations to check for classified documents
Sources told CBS News that the classified documents found at Pence's residence included briefings from foreign trips.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
U.S. military operation kills ISIS facilitator in Somalia
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
Bolton says Trump is "poison" for GOP's chances in 2024
Bolton also blasted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, claiming he is probably "unfit" to serve as president.
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Veterans file 260,000 burn pit claims under new law
The Department of Veterans Affairs is urging millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims with the department after the PACT Act expanded health coverage. Norah O'Donnell sat down with VA Secretary Denis McDonough to see how the department is handling the largest health care expansion for veterans in decades.
VA urges millions of veterans exposed to burn pits to file claims
The PACT Act takes the burden of proof off veterans, automatically linking asthma, some cancers and other illnesses to burn pit exposure.
CBD has too many safety unknowns to be regulated, FDA says
Agency says there's not enough evidence to determine how much CBD can be safely consumed, and has asked Congress to create new rules.
FDA advisers vote to simplify COVID vaccines, retire original "monovalent" shots
Unvaccinated Americans would be able to effectively skip to the updated "bivalent" booster doses.
FDA joins investigation into contaminated cough syrups that killed 300 kids
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
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U.S. military operation kills ISIS facilitator in Somalia
A special forces raid Wednesday night in northern Somalia resulted in the death of ISIS operator and facilitator Bilal al-Sudani and about 10 of his ISIS associates.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
U.S. labels Russia-backed Wagner Group as transnational criminal organization
In a new round of sanctions, the U.S. accused the mercenary group of atrocities in Ukraine and around the world.
FDA joins investigation into contaminated cough syrups that killed 300 kids
None of the contaminated products have been sold in the United States, the agency told CBS News.
Golden secret found in mouth of "controversial" socialite who died in 1619
Anne d'Alegre's teeth "shows that she went through a lot of stress," the researcher said, adding she hopes that the research "goes a little way towards rehabilitating her."
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Jeremy Renner was run over by snowplow while trying to protect nephew
Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Randy Gonzalez, father of TikTok duo Enkyboys, dies of colon cancer
Randy Gonzalez and his 7-year-old son Brice were known for creating endearing videos together and with the rest of their family.
Brianne Howey on possible "Ginny & Georgia" Season 3: "It's feeling positive"
"Ginny & Georgia" has been dominating the Netflix Top 10 list since Season 2 was released this month.
Gabrielle Union talks taking on "Truth Be Told" role as a sexual assault survivor
Union teams up with Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer in the third season of the Apple TV+ show.
Paris Hilton announces birth of first baby
You are already loved beyond words," Hilton wrote.
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BuzzFeed to use OpenAI technology to create content
Digital media firm says it will use artificial intelligence to create personality quizzes and generate write-ups.
Madison Square Garden ban on lawyer foes may be illegal, AG says
Event-goers have found themselves ejected from games because they work for law firms involved in litigation with MSG.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
FBI disrupted Hive ransomware variant, Justice Dept announces
The ransomware group demanded over $130 million from over 1,500 victims in 80 countries.
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Why San Diego's waves turned bright pink
San Diego's usually blue waves recently turned a bright fuchsia, and scientists are explaining why.
Archaeologists find the oldest non-royal mummy ever discovered in Egypt
The mummy of an ancient Egyptian named Hekashepes represents two remarkable firsts, but it wasn't the lead scientist's favorite discovery at Saqqara this week.
Asteroid about to zoom oh-so-close to Earth, NASA says
But it will miss, the space agency says, in one of the closest encounters of its type ever.
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
Earth's inner core may have started spinning the other way, study says
Exactly how the inner core rotates has been a matter of debate between scientists — and the latest research is expected to prove controversial.
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5 fired Memphis officers charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death: "This was wrong"
Video footage of the arrest has been shown to Tyre Nichols' family, but has not been made public.
What we know about "Cop City" and the standoff between police, protesters in Atlanta
The killing of Manuel Esteban Paez Teran, a "forest defender" who went by the name Tortuguita, has generated many questions.
Woman found dead in 1971 identified with help of crowdfunded DNA testing
It took five days to crowdfund forensic testing for a 52-year-old unsolved homicide, police said.
Remains of Athena Brownfield, missing Oklahoma 4-year-old, identified
The remains were found Jan. 17, one week after the search for the missing toddler began.
NYC bike path killer convicted in terror trial
A federal jury convicted an ISIS-inspired terrorist of killing eight people by ramming into them on a bike path with a rented truck in New York City. He faces a possible death sentence for the 2017 attack.
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Lauren Sanchez plans all-women space flight aboard Bezos' Blue Origin rocket
"He'll be cheering us all on from the sidelines," Sanchez said of Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos, who is also her boyfriend.
Rocket Lab launches first flight from Virginia's Eastern Shore
After 32 launches from Rocket Lab's New Zealand facility, the company is now set for regular flights from Virginia's Eastern Shore.
NASA gets best look yet at the "deepest, coldest ices" in space
The icy ingredients studied in a molecular cloud 500 light-years away provide a "spectral snapshot" of the origins of space bodies.
Radio signal nearly 9 billion light-years away from Earth detected
Researchers have captured a radio signal from the most distant galaxy to date.
Spacewalkers continue space station power system upgrade
Spacewalks in low-Earth orbit face a small but very real threat from debris and and micrometeoroids whizzing by at extreme velocities.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
They may have famous names and big careers, but these celebs also ran into financial trouble.
Stunning photos from NASA's Artemis I moon mission
The Orion spacecraft sent back some amazing pictures from its 25-day, 1.4-million-mile journey around the moon.
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1/26: Red and Blue
Biden's attorneys did not tell DOJ before searching Delaware house; Dr. David Agus answers your medical questions.
Senators seek access to Biden, Trump documents
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are pushing for access to the documents found in the homes of President Biden, former President Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and the moderator of "Face the Nation" Margaret Brennan join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the documents controversy.
Memphis police prepare for unrest
Five fired Memphis police officers were charged with second-degree murder Thursday in the death of Tyre Nichols, three days after he was arrested in a traffic stop. Keith Taylor, an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration at John Jay College, joined CBS News to discuss police reform since the death of George Floyd.
U.S. GDP grew 2.9% in final quarter of 2022
The economy is fighting back against inflationary pressures, but many economists say that won't last, and the economy could slow down in 2023 as an intended consequence of the Federal Reserve's efforts to rein in inflation by raising interest rates. Economist and Harvard University professor Jeffrey Frankel joined CBS News to discuss what the latest GDP data could mean for the economy moving forward.
Tyre Nichols arrest video to be released
All five of the now fired Memphis police officers involved in the arrest of Tyre Nichols now face second-degree murder charges for his death. CBS News' Elise Preston joins John Dickerson from Memphis with the latest.